Badger, Iowa facts for kids
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Badger, Iowa
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Location of Badger, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 522 |
| • Density | 464.00/sq mi (179.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50516
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-04195 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454304 |
Badger is a small town in Webster County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 522 people lived there. The town got its name from Badger Creek. This creek was named by soldiers from Fort Dodge in the 1850s. They saw a badger there for the very first time!
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Where is Badger Located?
Badger is found in the state of Iowa. It is located at coordinates 42°36′55″N 94°08′40″W / 42.615303°N 94.144454°W. The town covers an area of about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Badger
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 240 | — |
| 1910 | 212 | −11.7% |
| 1920 | 244 | +15.1% |
| 1930 | 254 | +4.1% |
| 1940 | 251 | −1.2% |
| 1950 | 301 | +19.9% |
| 1960 | 340 | +13.0% |
| 1970 | 465 | +36.8% |
| 1980 | 653 | +40.4% |
| 1990 | 569 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | 610 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 561 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | 522 | −7.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The number of people living in Badger has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart.
What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, there were 522 people living in Badger. There were 223 households, which means 223 different homes. Most people in Badger are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds. About 4 out of every 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Badger was 42 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 19% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town has a nearly equal number of males and females.
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, Badger had 561 residents. There were 215 households. Most households were married couples living together. About 37% of homes had children under 18.
The average age was 38.7 years. About 27% of residents were under 18. Around 13% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was very similar.
Schools in Badger
Students in Badger go to schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District. Younger students attend Cooper Elementary School. For middle and high school, students go to Fort Dodge Middle School and Fort Dodge Senior High School. The school district decided to assign Badger students to Cooper Elementary in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Badger (Iowa) para niños
